MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW ARTERIAL CATH SET: 20 GA X 8CM; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS

Catalog Number	SAC-00820
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "during our labeling process it was discovered seven units that were bent." there was no patient involvement.Associated mdr numbers include: 3006425876-2024-00884, 3006425876-2024-00898, 3006425876-2024-00897, 3006425876-2024-00896, 3006425876-2024-00895, 3006425876-2024-00893.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The customer provided 15 photos for analysis.The report of a kinked guide wire was confirmed through the photos as it revealed kinking/bending of the guide wire body and creasing of the packaging.The customer also returned one unopened sac kit for analysis.No evidence of use was observed.The kit was opened to further analyze the components.Visual inspection revealed no obvious kinking of the guide wire.Several creases on the product packaging and bending of the swg protective tubing were observed.The damage observed is consistent with defects related to storage and shipping.Both welds were present and appeared full and spherical.The packaging additionally clearly states, "do not bend".Functional inspection of the guide wire was performed per the instructions-for-use (ifu) provided with the kit which states , "insert desired tip of spring-wire guide through introducer needle into artery (until depth-marking [if provided] on wire enters hub of needle).Thread tip of indwelling catheter over spring-wire guide." the undamaged portions of the guide wire were threaded through the returned 20 ga introducer needle, and little to no resistance was experienced.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The instructions for use (ifu) provided with this kit warns the user, "precaution: use of excessive force may damage catheter or guidewire.Do not use if package is damaged." the customer report of a kinked guide wire prior to use was confirmed through complaint investigation of the returned sample.Several folds and creases were observed on the outside packaging and swg protective tubing.The guide wire met all relevant functional requirements, and a device history record review was performed with no relevant findings.The lidstock clearly states "do not bend." based on the customer description and the sample received, storage and shipping caused or contributed to this event.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for complaints of this nature.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "during our labeling process it was discovered seven units that were bent." there was no patient involvement.Associated mdr numbers include: 3006425876-2024-00884, 3006425876-2024-00898, 3006425876-2024-00897, 3006425876-2024-00896, 3006425876-2024-00895, 3006425876-2024-00894, and 3006425876-2024-00893.

• Brand Name: ARROW ARTERIAL CATH SET: 20 GA X 8CM
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL CR, A.S.; jamska 2359/47; zdar nad sazavou 591 0 1; EZ 591 01
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 20189718
• Report Number: 3006425876-2024-00894
• Device Sequence Number: 12785276
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902144079
• UDI-Public: (01)10801902144079(11)220601(17)270531(10)71F22E5918(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093050
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: SAC-00820
• Device Lot Number: 71F22E5918
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/05/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/23/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NONE REPORTED; NONE REPORTED
• Patient Sex: Unknown